Role: EHS Specialist
Location: Prestwick – Glasgow - onsite
Role Type: 12 months
Salary: Around £26 – depending on experience
Role Overview
Our globally renowned aerospace client is seeking an EHS Specialist, who will strengthen the existing Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) function in response to the continued growth of the client’s activities in the UK. The role is primarily based at the AIC Prestwick site, providing hands-on EHS support to management and employees to achieve and sustain high standards of safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance. The position will also support other regional sites as required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day EHS guidance and practical support to site leadership and employees.
Ensure full alignment with the client’s enterprise EHS requirements while maintaining compliance with UK and regional legislation.
Prepare and maintain EHS compliance reports, permits, and regulatory submissions, acting as the primary EHS point of contact with regulatory bodies.
Conduct risk assessments, EHS inspections, audits, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support new business activities and facilities projects by assessing workplace hazards and advising on EHS compliance requirements.
Deliver EHS training, inductions, and awareness programmes to meet both regulatory and business needs.
Review contractor, supplier, and vendor activities to ensure adherence to EHS standards.
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Support emergency preparedness planning, environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and health surveillance programmes.
Work collaboratively with the wider regional EHS team, including travel to other sites when required.
Prestwick AIC Context
The Prestwick AIC facility will operate as a fully integrated to the client’s site following acquisition. The workforce includes office-based staff alongside operational and warehouse personnel engaged in activities such as machining, R&D, laboratory work, goods handling, crane and forklift operations. While no immediate safety risks have been identified, there is a recognised compliance gap against UK legislation and the cleint’s EHS standards, requiring dedicated on-site EHS support for an initial 6–12 month period.
Key Improvement Focus Areas
Replacement of existing generic risk assessments with client-compliant activity- and task-specific assessments and Safe Working Instructions.
Implementation of a comprehensive chemical management system, including COSHH, REACH compliance, procurement controls, PPE programmes, and training.
Review and enhancement of safety programmes for machining, lifting operations, and powered industrial trucks.
Development of emergency preparedness arrangements, EHS training plans, and health surveillance programmes.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental Management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance environment is desirable.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory compliance, embedding the client’s EHS standards, and supporting the safe and effective integration of the Prestwick AIC facility.
Anthony Howson
Account Manager – Defence & Aerospace
anthonyh@iic.com
linkedin.com/in/anthony-howson
+44 (0) 3300272793
